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Wilder Ridge Loop

Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

On this challenging 3-hour hike, we’ll explore the natural and cultural history of the upper hills of Wilder Ranch. This hike includes several descents and ascents. Bring water, […]

Ohlone Day

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United States

Celebrate the past, present, and future of Ohlone culture. Ohlone demonstrators will share traditional dances, basketry, songs, stories, tools, musical instruments, language, and history. During this family-friendly event, […]

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Buzzard’s Roost Hike

Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Join docents Kathy Willott and Glenn Joy for a 5-mile hike to Buzzard’s Roost. We’ll take an early hike in hopes of seeing things that might be hiding […]

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Open House at the Castro Adobe: The Pajaro Valley in the Mexican Era

Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United States

Our Castro family came here in Spanish times, built their adobe just as California was becoming our 31st state. Their legacies remain today; but the Castro’s heyday began […]

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Bird Watching for Beginners

Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

On this 2-hour walk, be prepared to hike two miles on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You […]

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Drop-In Family Craft – Candle Dipping

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Enjoy an informal afternoon at this hidden jewel near downtown Santa Cruz. You can hand-dip a wax candle in our garden courtyard. Rain cancels. Free event. For more […]

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Old Tree Trail Hike

Portola Redwoods State Park 9000 Portola State Park Road, La Honda, CA, United States

On this 1-mile, 1-hour kid-friendly excursion we’ll stroll through a giant old growth redwood grove that’s over 1,200 years old, discover the banana slug’s vital role to this […]

Free
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Welcome Back Monarchs Day

Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Join us in welcoming the monarchs back to the park, where they will spend the winter. Enjoy arts and crafts, active games for kids, live music by the […]

Free
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Loma Prieta Earthquake: 30 Years of Recovery Hike

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park 600 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, CA, United States

Where were you on October 17, 1989? Observe the 30th anniversary of the 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta earthquake by hiking to its epicenter near the ghost town Loma […]

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